Granville Community Calendar

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Led by Chris Betts and Jason Flood of the Boy
Scouts of America) Jason Flood stated that he is a Star Scout and together with
his Troop 65 they recently helped with the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast. Chris Betts stated that his troop recently
helped to spread mulch at the Bryn Du Mansion and they will also be assisting
with parking there.

Mayor Hartfield recognized
Amy Cullins who was attending the Council meeting to observe Council for a project
she is working on for her master’s degree.

Resolution No. 06-21, A Resolution
To Award The Bid For Grounds Maintenance, As Per Specifications, To Top Seed Lawn
Management And To Authorize The Acting Village Manager To Enter Into An
Agreement Therefore was introduced by Councilmember Mershon. Second by Councilmember McGowan.

Discussion: ActingVillage Manager
Roberts stated that Top Seed won the bid last year. She stated that she has discussed the
concerns that the Tree and Landscape Committee had with Top Seed and if the
Village is dissatisfied at any time they can end the contract. Councilmember Mershon inquired on what
concerns the Tree and Landscape Committee had.
Ms. Roberts stated that they felt some of the shrubbery near OperaHousePark was not
handled carefully. Councilmember O’Keefe
inquired on the quality of mulch being used by Top Seed. Ms. Roberts stated that she also discussed
what the Village’s expectations were in regards to mulch with the company. Councilmember Tegtmeyer inquired on the
number of bids received for ground maintenance.
Ms. Roberts stated that there were four bid packets sent out to previous
bidders and she received two bids back.
She stated that anyone wanting to bid could.

Motion
carried (6-0). Resolution No. 06-21 is
adopted.

Resolution
No. 06-22, A Resolution To Re-Appoint Members To The Bryn Du
Governance Commission was introduced by Vice Mayor
Herman. Second by Councilmember McGowan.

Ordinance
No. 03-06, An Ordinance To Recommend The Demolition Of Two Structures At
2486 Newark Granville Road was introduced by Councilmember . McGowan.
Second by Councilmember O’Keefe.

Discussion: Councilmember Mershon asked if the proposed timing
of the Ordinance would work with Mr. Moraine’s plans to have the fire
department burn down the two buildings.
Village Planner, Chris Strayer, explained that if the Ordinance is
passed as is it will take thirty days to go into effect, but if it is passed as
an emergency it will be effective immediately.
Mr. Moraine explained that his son will turn eighteen on May 21st
and needs to complete this project before then in order to receive his Eagle
Scout designation. He stated that they
may have enough time to get the designation if the fire department is willing
to work with them on burning the buildings very soon after the permit for
demolition is granted. Council explained
that they are willing to do what they can to help Mr. Moraine’s situation but
there was no certainty that the Ordinance would be passed as an emergency at
the May 3rd meeting.
Councilmember Mershon stated that more votes are needed for an Ordinance
to pass as an emergency. Councilmember
Tegtmeyer and Vice Mayor Herman urged Mr. Moraine to have an alternate plan
just in case the permit is not granted in a timeframe conducive to his
schedule. Vice Mayor Herman stated he
would support passing the Ordinance as an emergency and suggested that Mr. Moraine
speak with his Eagle Scout Master for some flexibility on their end due to the
nature of how this particular government
process works. Mr. Moraine stated that
he was told that once a project is submitted for approval you cannot revise
it. Mr. Moraine explained that it is
unfortunate that the fire department wasn’t aware of the need for a permit and
this is the only delay in being able to tear down two dilapidated and dangerous
buildings. Vice Mayor Herman suggested
having Ms. Roberts prepare a letter explaining the situation so Mr. Moraine
could provide it to his Eagle Scout Master.
Ms. Roberts indicated she would be happy to do this.

Mayor Hartfield scheduled the public
hearing for Ordinance No. 03-06 for May 3, 2006.

Councilmember
Barsky arrived at 7:55pm.

REVIEW OF
MINUTES

Regularly
Scheduled Meeting of April 5, 2006.

Councilmember Mershon moved to
accept the minutes as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Barsky. Motion carried 7-0.

Special
Meeting of GranvilleVillage Council April 4, 2006.

Councilmember Barsky moved to accept
the minutes as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Tegtmeyer. Motion carried 7-0.

MAYOR’S COURT REPORT – March

The Mayor’s Court Report for
the month of March was presented for review.

Discussion: Vice Mayor Herman noted the increase in
equipment violations. He stated that he
appreciated Chief Cartnal's explanation/memo requested by Council. He also suggested taking a look at the
parameters that are used in processing citations and he stated that there
appears to be a lot of variation at times.
Councilmember Barsky stated that a previous Council also noted the
variations in the reporting and perhaps it would be good for the EFP Committee
to look at these again. She suggested
having Chief Cartnal meet with some members of Council to provide explanations
of the reports. Vice Mayor Herman stated
that he believes a standard software program is used to compile all of the data
in the report.

Councilmember O’Keefe moved to accept the March report,
seconded by Councilmember Tegtmeyer. Motion
carried 7-0.

Mayor Hartfield instructed the report be filed with the
Clerk. A copy of the said report is
included as part of these minutes.

MANAGER’S REPORT – March

The
Manager’s Report for the month of March was presented for review.

Discussion: Councilmember Tegtmeyer
inquired on whether or not there is a revenue fund for the cable
agreement. Ms. Roberts stated no.

Councilmember
Barsky asked if exit interviews are conducted when an employee leaves. Ms. Roberts stated that they typically are
done.

Councilmember Barsky moved to accept the March report,
seconded by Councilmember Tegtmeyer. Motion
carried 7-0.

Mayor Hartfield instructed the report be filed with the
Clerk. A copy of said report is included
as part of these minutes.

Councilmember Tegtmeyer stated that donation letters
where recently sent out. She stated that
the committee will meet again in May and at some point she would like to get
feedback from Council on how they envision the Granville Foundation moving
forward. Councilmember Tegtmeyer also
stated that Doug Plunkett, Executive Director of the Granville Foundation, has
resigned and they will be searching to fill this position.

No Report.
Council discussed setting up a meeting time because there are some
pending matters.

Planning
Commission – (O’Keefe)

Councilmember
O’Keefe stated that it was a short meeting and several sign approvals were
granted to Chase Bank, The Gift Basket, and Jenkins Automotive. She also stated that DenisonUniversity will be
installing new pollution control towers per EPA specifications. Councilmember Barsky asked if the current
height of the stacks would change. Mr.
Strayer stated no, but there would be a small expansion to the existing
building.

Planning & Zoning Committee – (Barsky,
Mershon, O’Keefe)

Councilmember
Barsky stated that the committee reviewed the plans for Speedway. Councilmember Tegtmeyer questioned the logic
in completing the phases if ODOT has plans to make changes to this area in the
future. Council explained that they are
required by the courts to move forward with the plans because the court
decision rendered stated that traffic is not an issue. Mr. Strayer explained that Phase 1 of the
drawings would occur immediately and Phase 2 would be at the discretion of
Council. Councilmember McGowan stated
that there will be a traffic bottleneck problem at Cherry Valley Road
especially if the new road isn’t done for another five years as indicated in
Speedway’s plans.

Councilmember
Barsky stated that the committee also discussed the thoroughfare plan for Trinity
Court.
She stated that Mia Law reported that the homeowners association is in
negotiations to acquire an easement so the matter has been tabled until they
hear back from them. Ms. Roberts stated
that she has received no word from the homeowners association.

Councilmember
Barsky stated that the committee discussed impact fees and there was some
hesitancy on Newark’s part. She stated that there is no need to rush on
making any changes unless all three entities (Newark, Granville,
and Heath) are all in agreement. She
stated that they will continue with discussions, but it is unlikely that any
changes will happen soon. Councilmember
Mershon added that it has been very beneficial to continue to work with the
communities around us. He stated that
the committee decided that the Village should not extend a lot of resources in
this area where there might not be much benefit.

Recreation
Commission – (McGowan)

No
Report.

Senior Committee – (O’Keefe)

No
Report.

SR 161 Accord (O’Keefe, Tegtmeyer)

Councilmember O’Keefe stated that she
sent out an email asking each member of Council to provide their top four goals
in regards to the SR 161 Accord. She
stated that they will meet again in May and to please respond to her email
soon.

Tree & Landscape Commission (Barsky)

Councilmember
Barsky stated that red or orange dots have been placed on trees that are to
come down. She stated that Ordinances
will be ready for Council at the next Council meeting. Councilmember Barsky stated that the annual
Arbor Day Celebration will be at the GranvilleMiddle
School April 27th. Councilmember Mershon inquired on the
inventory and treatment for ash trees.
Councilmember Barsky replied that she recalls there being an inventory
of ash trees but she will need to check on this and get back to Council. Ms. Roberts stated that she too has had
discussion with Mr. Siegel about the state of the ash trees in the
Village.

UnionCemetery (Mershon)

Councilmember
Mershon stated that he was asked to remind Council about a community service
day in early July.

OTHER COUNCIL
MATTERS

Mayor
Hartfield asked Mr. Strayer to provide an update on the Cherry
Valley Road meeting. Mr. Strayer provided an overview of all four
alternatives. Councilmember Barsky
inquired on whether or not there was representation from WelshHillsSchool. Mr. Strayer stated that he did not recall
anyone from WelshHillsSchool being at this
particular meeting. Ms. Roberts stated
that they would have been notified of the meeting. Ms. Roberts stated that she has public
comment sheets and the website information and this needs to be turned in by
May 5th. Councilmember
Mershon stated that he heard at the meeting that ODOT has thought about closing
the west bound off ramp from Route 16 to Newark-Granville
Road and they have decided this basically
because they have heard no feedback from Granville that this would be
unacceptable. He went on to say that he
believes many of Granville’s residents would prefer to see this ramp left alone
if at all possible and if Granville doesn’t say anything it will likely be
closed. Vice Mayor Herman stated he
would be in support of a letter being sent to ODOT stating Granville’s
preference. Ms. Roberts stated she will
send a letter with these concerns.
Councilmember McGowan asked if River Road
west would close. Mr. Strayer stated yes. Councilmember Barsky added that the letter to
ODOT should also include that the Village supports the Township on their
concerns with EMS traffic. Councilmember O’Keefe asked if Council should
sign off on the letter. Council decided
to have a Resolution drawn up.

Councilmember
Tegtmeyer explained the Licking County Community Planning Blueprint. She stated she is involved in the Economic
Progress Task Force and asked Council to send anyone interested in making a
short term commitment to serve on a task force to contact her. She stated that there are various task forces
to serve on and she has letters describing their purposes.